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How to Prevent Potatoes From Discoloring

Keep spuds looking their best with this make-ahead tip.

Preparing potatoes in advance for gratins and mashes can be tricky: Once peeled and cut, spuds can turn an off-putting shade of gray. To maintain their creamy color, refrigerate the pieces in a container of cold water. Fully submerged, they’ll keep up to a day before cooking.

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All honeys are not created equal—and if you've only tried the kind that comes in a bear-shaped bottle, it's time to expand your horizons. Like wine, a honey's flavor can vary dramatically depending on when it was made, the region it came from, and the type of flowers and trees that fed its hive. These seven standouts range from the light and floral to the dark and smoky—and are all worth buzzing about.